Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings

Unit aim

This unit is aimed at learners who work in early years settings. The unit covers the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion, and how to promote these in the work setting. The unit also looks at the importance of promoting equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Learning outcomes

1 Understand the importance of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion

1.1 Explain what is meant by:

Diversity

Equality

Inclusion

1.2 Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and inclusion apply to own work role

1.3 Describe how prejudice and discrimination may affect a child’s life chances

1.4 Describe potential barriers to implementing equality in early years settings

1.5 Explain how to support others to promote diversity, equality and inclusion

2 Be able to use practice that reflects cultural differences and family circumstances

2.1 Interact with others in ways that respects their beliefs, culture, values and preferences

2.2 Show behaviour that models inclusive practice

3 Be able to promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice

3.1 Challenge discrimination in a way that supports change

3.2 Apply anti-discriminatory legislation and codes of practice to own behaviour within the early years setting

3.3 Reflect on the impact of legislation and codes of practice on the promotion of equality of opportunity in own setting

4 Be able to support children with additional needs in early years practice

4.1 Apply additional needs legislation, regulations and codes of practice to own practice

4.2 Analyse how models of disability influence own practice

4.3 Plan to meet individual children’s needs

4.4 Lead activities that meet children’s individual needs

4.5 Identify who to approach when specialist expertise may be needed